Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kat-kawl]
- /ˈkætˌkɔl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kat-kawl]
- /ˈkætˌkɔl/
Definitions of catcalled word
- noun catcalled a shrill, whistlelike sound or loud raucous shout made to express disapproval at a theater, meeting, etc. 1
- noun catcalled an instrument for producing such a sound. 1
- verb without object catcalled to sound catcalls. 1
- verb with object catcalled to express disapproval of by catcalls. 1
- noun catcalled Simple past tense and past participle of catcall. 1
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Origin of catcalled
First appearance:
before 1650 One of the 45% oldest English words
First recorded in 1650-60; cat + call
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Catcalled
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
catcalled popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
catcalled usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for catcalled
verb catcalled
- spit — to eject saliva from the mouth; expectorate.
- whisper — to speak with soft, hushed sounds, using the breath, lips, etc., but with no vibration of the vocal cords.
- jeer — to speak or shout derisively; scoff or gibe rudely: Don't jeer unless you can do better.
- hoot — to cry out or shout, especially in disapproval or derision.
- whistle — to make a clear musical sound, a series of such sounds, or a high-pitched, warbling sound by the forcible expulsion of the breath through a small opening formed by contracting the lips, or through the teeth, with the aid of the tongue.
Antonyms for catcalled
verb catcalled
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- laud — to praise; extol.
- approve — If you approve of an action, event, or suggestion, you like it or are pleased about it.
- commend — If you commend someone or something, you praise them formally.
See also
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